around area B
Maharlika Celebrates Nationwide Architecture Week
United Architects of the Philippines Manila Ma-
harlika Chapter kicked off an early celebration of
Nationwide Architecture Week (NAW) last Decem-
ber 3, 2016 with a Pasig River Tour, Sketch Walk
and Save on Gas Day in participation of the theme:
KOLABORASYON, Our Past Defines our Future
Towards Professional Excellence.
The event which is in cooperation with Metro Ma-
nila Development Authority (MMDA), Urban Sketch-
ers Manila and Davies Paints started the tour from
Guadalupe station while the tour guide Mr. Anson Yu
entertained the group with endless trivia about the Pasig
River, Malacañang and the history of Manila. It was an
exhilarating experience to view the city from the Pasig
River and hear stories while reminiscing the past gran-
deur of the river that was once the center of trade, busi-
The seldom seen view of the city while on board the ferry; (Right) Maharlikans with
guests from Urban Sketchers Manila while waiting for the entrees to be submitted;
(Below Right) Ar. Cesar Aljama, (leftmost) VP for Area B graciously attended the
Pasig River Tour and presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the speaker. (L-R)
Ar. Cesar Aljama, Ar. Olivia Lauron, VP for Programs, Chapter President Ar. Jill
Rochelle M. Sevilla, guest speaker and president of Urban Sketchers Manila Ar.
Carlo Martinez, Ar. Donae Faye Edusada, Board Secretary and Ar. Ajay Villamor,
Chairman of Pasig River Tour event.
R E M I N D E R o n U A P A WA R D S
DEADLINE of submission of bids
of National Awards is on
FEBRUARY 28, 2017.
Awarding will be
during the 43rd Na-
tional Convention.
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ness and relaxation of our early ancestors. It was like being brought to a
different place for one cannot immediately pinpoint your location while on
a ferry cruising the Pasig River. The ferry captain added excitement to the
tour when he allowed a few members of the group to “drive” the ferry.
The tour was also a haven for photo enthusiasts for the images of the
river, the bridges, the structures and the city life along Pasig were full of
life, artistry and hope. Just like all the efforts being made that are full of
hope to bring back Pasig River to life. Everyone was asked to keep all
cameras as they approach the
country’s seat of power,
Malacañang Palace, for no
photos or videos were al-
lowed to be taken. Presiden-
tial guards boarded the ferry
and escorted the group until
the next station. The view of
the presidential palace was
indeed a sight to behold from
the river. Only, the images
cannot be printed or played
back, it can only be sketched
from memory.
The Pasig River tour
ended at Intramuros Station
followed by a short history
walk from Plaza Mexico to
Fort Santiago. The president
of Urban Sketchers Manila,
Ar. Carlo Martinez presented the basics of sketching before the actual
sketch walk started. The sketches of the winners were forwarded to UAP
NAW. Maharlikans, guests and friends were encouraged to use the public
transport that day as a contribution to lessen carbon foot print as they de-
clared Save on Gas Day. The NAW celebration concluded with a group
photo and a thought that there are still places within our city worth our time
to explore and beauty can be captured even just with a pen and paper.
The UAP Post • Vol. 42 Issue 02 • October—December 2016